Restoring Charlotte Perriand chairs

Restoring Charlotte Perriand chairs: before and after

Charlotte Perriand "Les Arcs" chair – before and after – detail
Charlotte Perriand “Les Arcs” chair – before and after – detail

Selected by Charlotte Perriand for the French ski resort Les Arcs in 1970, these chairs are adorable.

Before restoration, the old leather was stained, dried-out, and cracked in places. After a faithful restoration they’re ready to impart Perriand’s fun to a whole new generation.

Charlotte Perriand "Les Arcs" chair in natural leather and chrome – before and after
Charlotte Perriand “Les Arcs” chair in natural leather and chrome – before and after
Charlotte Perriand "Les Arcs" chair in natural leather – detail
Charlotte Perriand “Les Arcs” chair in natural leather – detail